Review the reading from Schwartz (2012). Best practices in experiential learning
Focus on pp 1-2: Experiential learning: An expanded definition. In this section of the reading, Schwartz outlines nine activities that have the potential to be experiential learning experiences depending on the situation. Select one of the nine activities and post a scenario or short lesson that clearly illustrates how your selected activity fulfills the definition of experiential learning. Because the activity must be embedded in the context of the situation to be truly experiential, be sure to include sufficient details in your post to justify your example.
Rubic:
Understanding of the
topic under discussion –
Posts show:
– comprehension of
significant ideas related to
topic(s) under discussion
– reflection on readings
and efforts to consider
applications, distinctions,
comparisons,
counterexamples, etc.
– use of correct
examples/quotes to make
points & to elaborate on
themes, issues,
distinctions, etc
Contributions to
extending the
knowledge of the group –
Posts show:
– evidence of
research/readings beyond
the base text(s)
– student’s original
thoughts on the topic
– connections were made
based on multiple sources
Reading Assigments:
1. Calnin, G. (n.d.). Establishing the conditions for student learning growth. Retrieved from here.
- Read pages 1-15. The article summarizes major developmental models that have influenced teaching strategies. It also provides a review of effective pedagogical approaches that have been shaped by the learning theories you have examined across several units of this course. Finally, the article acknowledges the role that affective factors have in educational approaches and teaching strategies.
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2. Gollub, J. P., Bertenthal, M. W., Labov, J. B., & Curtis, P. C. (2002). Learning and understanding: Improving advanced study of mathematics and science in US high schools. https://www.nap.edu/download/10129#
- Read Chapter 6, pages 117-133. When you access the site, you can either download the entire book or select only Chapter 6: Learning with understanding- Seven principles. This chapter explains how meaningful learning is grounded in seven research-based principles. These principles are used as the framework for the design of curricula, instruction, and assessments as well as for the design of professional development. The reading tends to focus on math and science, but the principles can be applied to all subject areas.
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3. Hudson, C. C. & Whisler, V. R. (2008). Contextual teaching and learning for practitioners. http://www.iiisci.org/journal/cv$/sci/pdfs/e668ps.pdf
- Read pages 1-5. This journal article defines and explains contextual teaching and learning as a conception that “helps teachers relate subject matter content to real-world situations; and motivates students to make connections between knowledge and its applications to their lives as family members, citizens, and workers; and engage in the hard work that learning requires”.
4. Schwartz, M. (2012). Best practices in experiential learning. https://www.mcgill.ca/eln/files/eln/doc_ryerson_bestpracticesryerson.pdf
- Read pages 1-18. Many of the theories this course has examined are based in a specific approach with a particular set of assumptions and methodologies. This article explores how encouraging lesson construction through experiential learning can create a more meaningful learning experience. Drawing from several of the learning domains and multiple approaches you have examined in previous units, this discussion of experiential learning is grounded in an interdisciplinary philosophy which draws heavily from your knowledge of the constructivist approach.